Stories of Technology, Innovation, & Entrepreneurship in the Southeast

America's Seed Fund Road Tour is a national outreach effort to connect innovators and entrepreneurs to non-dilutive, technology funding opportunities provided through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs, known as "America's Seed Fund". Federal Agency representatives will meet with companies attending the event to help attendees navigate over...

The Knoxville Chamber would like to invite new investors, new team members of investors, community members, and anyone who wants to hear more about our mission to join them for the Chamber Briefing Breakfast. They will share more about what is going on in economic development, regional enhancement, and talent retention and attraction efforts.

Our world is changing. Electric vehicles are becoming more mainstream every day. Quantum technology is advancing at warp-speed. Supply chain innovations are at an all-time high. How will this affect our future? Join us as we highlight some of the world's most innovative startups, industry experts, and legislators who are changing the way we move...

Join Techstars Industries of the Future Accelerator for Demo Day. Watch the founders pitch live, meet the founders, and network with colleagues and industry leaders. Heavy appetizers and refreshments. 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM- Arrive and network 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM- Watch the founders pitch live 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM- Meet the founders...

Head out to TVA Credit Union Ballpark, home of the Johnson City Doughboys, for FoundersForge's 7th annual Startup Pitch Competition. Come see the region's top startups pitch their ideas for a chance to win 10k in cash prizes for their business. Bring your family and friends to cheer on our local entrepreneurship community and see the future of our...

Mark your calendar for the Innovation Crossroads Founders' Forum featuring John Bruck of Market Square Ventures! Founders’ Forums are monthly informal events gathering entrepreneurs throughout the ecosystem to hear talks, lessons learned, and participate in Q&A with program alumni, community members, and experienced startups founders.  A networking happy hour will follow. Feel free to invite...

Enjoy a full-menu breakfast at the City of Knoxville's 15th Annual Business Opportunities Breakfast meet-and-greet. Talk with City department managers, as well as representatives from KAT, KCDC, KUB, PBA, MKAA and ASM Global and get the lowdown on upcoming bid opportunities.

June's topic is: "Intellectual Property" Copyrights, trademarks, patents, the USPTO, foreign IP filings, registration protection, filing “counterfeit protection documents” with customs (border control) - and generally what matters and what doesn’t.